If you are looking for a comprehensive charcoal set, you have found it! This set includes charcoal pencils, compressed charcoal, white charcoal and a sketch pencil. Ideal for students, professionals, and novices, this set covers the essentials for most drawing coursework and applications. It contains one 558 Charcoal White pencil for highlighting and contrast work, and five Charcoal pencils each with a round cedar casing (one each 557-HB, 557-2B, 557-4B and two each 557-6B). There also are compressed charcoal sticks (one each 960 and 958 and two each 957-6B and 957-4B) for creating deep dark tones and covering large areas. Includes an artist pencil sharpener Features a kneaded eraser Assorted items produce varied tones